AMO LAW: Estate Planning - Costa Mesa, CA
AMO LAW: Estate Planning is a boutique estate planning firm in Costa Mesa, California, led by attorney Maria Cecilia Amo. Designed around a holistic approach, the firm guides families, modern professionals, and entrepreneurs through revocable living trusts, wills, kids protection planning, and asset protection strategies across Orange County.
Heart-Centered Estate and Legacy Planning at AMO LAW
Planning for the future is not merely about distributing wealth; it is about providing clarity and protection for the people you love. Situated at 1901 Newport Blvd Suite 350 in Costa Mesa, California, AMO LAW: Estate Planning delivers personalized legal counsel for families, business founders, and individuals throughout Orange County. Founded in 2020 by attorney Maria Cecilia Amo, the practice focuses on transforming routine drafting into lifetime planning that keeps loved ones out of court and out of conflict.
Attorney Maria Cecilia Amo brings more than twenty years of legal experience to her practice. She earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Whittier College before completing her Juris Doctor at Southwestern University School of Law in 2006. Attorney Amo initially built her courtroom skills handling civil litigation at The Cochran Firm in Los Angeles and The Reeves Law Group. Transitioning to estate planning in 2020 after training with the Personal Family Lawyer network, she authored the bestselling book Your After-Credits Scene: A Nerd Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Legacy. Recognized among ThreeBestRated Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Costa Mesa, attorney Amo is praised for making legal concepts approachable. When families need an estate planning lawyer with deep knowledge and empathy, AMO LAW provides trusted counsel.
Revocable Living Trusts and Kids Protection Planning
Without an estate plan, California statutory probate can consume significant time and assets. Acting as dedicated estate planning lawyers and trusts lawyers, AMO LAW crafts custom revocable living trusts designed to transfer homes, investments, and personal belongings seamlessly without court intervention. A cornerstone of the firm work is Kids Protection Planning, an essential legal framework that names both long-term and immediate temporary guardians for minor children, preventing children from ever being placed into state protective custody. Clients seeking to hire an estate planning lawyer benefit from structured family wealth planning sessions that address changing circumstances.
Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Modern Asset Protection
Comprehensive planning requires safeguarding medical and financial decision-making during life as well as after death. As experienced wills lawyers and power of attorney lawyers, attorney Amo prepares pour-over wills, advance healthcare directives, and durable financial powers of attorney. In addition to conventional property, the firm addresses contemporary assets including digital accounts, cryptocurrency, creative intellectual property, and pet trusts. By ensuring all assets are properly titled and tracked, the firm prevents property from being lost to state unclaimed property divisions.
Probate Avoidance and Compassionate Trust Administration
When a family member passes away, serving as a successor trustee can be challenging without guidance. Functioning as supportive probate lawyers, AMO LAW guides trustees through trust administration, including notice requirements, asset appraisals, debt settlement, and final distributions. If an estate lacks a trust, the firm assists families navigating probate court proceedings with diligence. If you need an estate planning lawyer to safeguard your loved ones or want to find a lawyer in Costa Mesa who bills on transparent flat fees rather than hourly clocks, AMO LAW welcomes you to schedule a free discovery call.
Why Costa Mesa Families Choose AMO LAW
- Over twenty years of legal experience delivering compassionate and personalized counsel.
- Certified Personal Family Lawyer providing regular three-year estate plan reviews.
- Author of the bestselling practical estate planning guide Your After-Credits Scene.
- Honored among the ThreeBestRated Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Costa Mesa.
- Clear flat-fee billing models with no surprise costs or hidden hourly charges.
- Convenient Costa Mesa office at 1901 Newport Blvd with virtual planning across California.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in a lively commercial district of Downtown Costa Mesa, directly across the street from the vibrant Triangle Square retail center.
Building Location
This is the distinctive 3-story office building known as 1901 Newport Plaza. Built in 1985 and renovated in 2001, the Spanish-style architecture features a dramatic three-story atrium with balconies, custom marble floors, and beautifully landscaped open-air courtyards with seven tranquil fountains.
Parking Details
Free, ample parking is available for visitors, featuring both an outdoor surface parking lot and an attached structured parking garage accessible by driving around the building.
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority Route 71 (Southbound); nearest stop is at Newport-19th.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of 1901 Newport Plaza and walk past the central fountains and marble lobby to take the elevator or stairs to the third floor. The office is located in Suite 350.